𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕠𝕠𝕟

Chapter Twenty Two

Ruby was curled up on JJ's lap in the passenger seat, trying to help them figure out if this was actually a good idea.

The answer was no, but fuck it, they were doing this for Pope, the Cameron's didn't need any more money.

Her fingers twirled her necklaces around- both from JJ, one a small heart with diamonds and other one had a small ruby pendant on it.

John B parked the van and they all got out, Ruby getting ready to walk before JJ caught her around the waist and pulled her back, " I don't need you to be a gators dinner" he said and she laughed.

She hopped up on his back, resting her chin on his shoulder as he carried her, placing a gentle kiss on his cheek.

It was colder out but Ruby didn't mind, JJ looked incredible so she was just happily enjoying the view.

He set her down once they got to the trees, all of them hiding but still having a clear view- both Sage and Ruby had the same look as they glared at Rafe in disgust.

They all watched as a casket was pulled out, it was disgusting how they had just left the body after the cross wasn't there.

So the pogues all went over, trying to give as much respect as possible, especially since it was Denmarks wife.

While the boys resealed the casket Ruby went to gather flowers to put on top, she deserved respect after what Rafe and Limbrey had done.

She took off her jacket, too warm at the moment and cringing as she rotated her shoulder.

Ruby leaned against the van, her engagement ring reflecting in the sunlight, everyone else was already preoccupied to notice it.

She watched as JJ climbed up on top of the van, holding out his hand and smiled as she didn't hesitate to put her hand in is, climbing up.

Ruby gave JJ a knowing look, she knew exactly what he was going to do so she just sat down, watching him in amusement.

He pretended to get his hand stuck, everyone else panicking while she just sat there and laughed, knowing the truth.

She figured the others should've expected this by now, it was JJ being typical JJ, but she wouldn't trade him for the world.

Ruby watched as he sat next to her on top of the van, looking over the spyglass, smiling as she laid her head on his lap.

She watched as he extended it, her gently grabbing it and wiping the dust off the words, " you've come this far do not falter, the cross is on freemans alter.." She read out loud, handing it off to Pope as he reached for it.

So they all got back in the Twinkie- only there was one small problem, the tide had rolled in.

Ruby knew they wouldn't make it but still held onto JJ as John B tried to make it through, hydroplaning and getting stuck.

" that went perfectly" Ruby said sarcastically, earning a glare from her twin, " now what?" John B asked, " well the shop isn't too far.. I can take one of the trucks James has.." Ruby suggested, "make it quick" he said as she got out, JJ immediately following her.

Great, Twinkie rescue mission.